In this episode, we spoke with the Executive Director of Engine, Jess Muise. We talked about how Engine feeds and develops the creative community in Biddeford, how her personal experiences led her to her current position, the skills she has picked up along the way (including welding), inspiration, and more!

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

An artist, nonprofit leader, and arts advocate, Jess Muise is passionate about helping people make the world they imagine through transformative experiences in creative community. Currently leading Engine in Biddeford, Maine, a nonprofit organization inspiring and connecting community through art, design, and education, her experience includes more than a decade of outreach, fundraising, marketing, program & facility management and strategic planning at the intersection of arts and economy. As an artist, she has volunteered for various artist-led collaborative workspaces and advocacy initiatives. With a deep background in movement practices, her creative work has focused on bringing dance making into public space, performing in parking lots, fields, rooftops and breweries.

To learn more about Engine, visit www.feedtheengine.org or visit them at 163 Main Street in Biddeford. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR:

Headquartered in Gorham, Maine since its founding in 1868, Gorham Savings Bank is a depositor-owned community bank delivering a full suite of financial services tailored to the needs of Southern Maine's businesses and consumers. As the only bank headquartered in Cumberland County, GSB serves and supports businesses that value local management, know-how and accountability. The bank offers consumer savings accounts, personal loans, mortgages, HELOCs, CDs, IRAs and financial planning services through its 12 branches and growing network of ATMs, video teller machines, and mobile services. Gorham Savings Bank is a tireless advocate for the wellbeing of the communities it serves, donating thousands of volunteer hours to dozens of community-based initiatives annually. Learn more at gorhamsavings.bank. Member FDIC.

ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE:

We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.